Tl team losi 1/18th scale ready to run mini dune buggy (8 pages)
Summary of Contents for Team Losi XXX-NT Adam Drake Edition
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Carefully read through all instructions to familiarize yourself with the parts, construction techniques, and tuning tips outlined in this manual. Being able to grasp the overall design of your new XXX-NT Adam Drake Edition racing truck before beginning the construction process will ensure a smooth assembly.
WELCOME XXX-NT OWNER! Thank you for choosing the Team Losi XXX-NT Adam Drake Edition as your vehicle to enjoy the exciting world of nitro powered all-terrain racing. The XXX-NT Adam Drake Edition is the result of hundreds of hours of computer-aided design and on-track testing by our world champion development team.
13. Truck Tires & Set-Up Sheets ..........59-61 Team Losi is continually changing and improving designs; therefore, the actual part may appear slightly different than the illustrated part. Illustrations of parts and assemblies may be slightly distorted to enhance pertinent details.
BAG A Figure 1 Step 1. Place the servo saver bottom (1) over the servo saver post (2) and slide the servo saver bottom all the way against the hex at the opposite end. Be sure that the hex on the servo saver post (2) is inserted into the hex in the servo saver bottom (1).
BAG A (Continued) Figure 4 Step 8. Insert a 3/32" x 3/16" ball bearing (13) into the two angled holes in the bottom of the front kickplate (14). Insert the other two bearings (13) into the two outer holes in the steering brace (15). Step 9.
BAG A (Continued) Figure 7 Step 14. Using Table 7C, determine which servo arm (22) is required for your servo. If your particular servo is not listed, try Ball stud washer using the arm recommended for another servo made by the same required for manufacturer.
BAG A (Continued) Figure 8 Step 17. Use the tables in Figure 7B and 7C (on the previous page) to determine how the servo mounting posts (24) should be attached to the servo (not included). Trim any flashing from the pins on the mounting posts so that they will seat all the way into the holes in the chassis brace and chassis.
BAG A (Continued) Figure 11 Step 22. Attach one end of the rod to the ball stud (11) in the servo arm (22) and the other to the ball stud (11) in the servo saver top (3) as shown in Figure 11. Figure 12 Step 23.
BAG A (Continued) Figure 14 Step 26. Place the chassis brace (29) on top of the chassis (19). Pay particular attention to the servo posts (24). The pins in the top of the servo posts (24) should fit into the two holes in the chassis brace (29). Once the chassis brace (29) is lined up and in place, secure it to the chassis (19) with six 4-40 x 3/8"...
(34). Secure the screws (33) to the shock tower (34) by threading a 4-40 nut (35) over each screw (33) and tightening. Use the included Team Losi wheel wrench/nut-driver to secure the 4-40 nuts. Step 4. Press a 4-40 mini locknut (7) into the hex area in the top, rear of each side of the front shock tower (34).
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BAG B (Continued) Figure 17 Step 6. Attach the front shock tower (34) to the front bulk- head (32) with four 4-40 x 3/8" cap-head screws (17). The screws (17) thread into the top-most and bottom-most holes in the bulk- head (32).
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BAG B (Continued) Figure 19 Step 13. Insert a 3/8" ball stud (38) into the middle hole on top of each spindle carrier (42), (43) from the front as shown, and tighten. IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not overtighten the ball studs! Step 14 .
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BAG B (Continued) Figure 21 Step 20. Hold the chassis assembly upside down. Place the front pivot block (49) over the front edge of the front kick plate (14) as shown in Figure 21. The front lip of the front bulkhead (32) should be positioned in the space between the front pivot block (49) and the aluminum hinge pin brace (52).
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BAG B (Continued) Figure 24 Step 24. Apply a little of the white grease found in Bag A on the threads of the turnbuckles (55) Note that the ends of the turnbuckles Figure 24 are threaded opposite, one end with left the other with right hand threads.
BAG C Figure 26 Step 1. Insert a 4-40 mini locknut (7) into the hex area of the diff nut carrier (57). The thread-locking portion of the nut (7) Figure 26 should be to the outside. Figure 27 Step 2. Locate the 5/64" Allen wrench (59) supplied with the kit.
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BAG C (Continued) Figure 30 Step 7. Insert a 5mm x 8mm bearing (63) into the center of the diff gear (64). Step 8. Press a 3/32" carbide diff ball (65) into each of the small holes in the diff gear (64). IMPORTANT NOTE: There are two sets of diff balls in Bag C.
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BAG C (Continued) Figure 33 Step 15. Locate the smallest of the Allen wrenches (59) and place it through the slot in the outdrive/diff half (66) containing the diff screw (67). Slide the wrench all the way against the screw (67).
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BAG C (Continued) Figure 35 Step 23. Locate the slipper shaft (73) and thread the 4-40 x 1" setscrew (72) all the way into the threaded side of the slipper shaft (73). Make sure that the setscrew (72) is TIGHT! *NOTE: Some top gear/slipper shaft assemblies may be pre-assembled from the factory.
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BAG C (Continued) Figure 38 Step 30. Insert two 3/16" x 3/8" sealed bearing (80) into the two top bearing seats of the right gearbox half (82). *NOTE: If any of the supplied gearbox bearings only have one Teflon™ seal(colored, woven looking) in it, position the seal to the outside of the gearbox half.
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BAG C (Continued) Figure 41 Step 38. Insert the brake shaft (77) through the 3/16" x 3/8" bearing (80) in the left gearbox half (83), aligning the teeth of the compound gear (79) with the diff gear (64) and top gear (75) as you do.
BAG C (Continued) Figure 43 Step 44. Slide the slipper backing plate (89) over the slipper shaft (73), aligning the flat sections on the slipper shaft (73) with the flat sections of the backing plate (89). Step 45. Place the slipper pad (90) on one side of the spur gear (91) and align the notches on the spur gear (91) with the notches on the slipper pad (90).
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BAG C (Continued) Figure 44 Step 52. Press the .078" x 3/8" spirol pin (78) into the hole in the end of the brake shaft (77) so that it extends evenly from both sides of the shaft (77). Step 53. Slide the brake hub (98) over the brake shaft (77). Align the groove in the brake hub (98) with the pin (78) and slide the hub (98) over the pin (78).
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BAG C (Continued) Figure 47 Step 61. Place a 1/4" x .020 washer (96) over each of the two 4-40 x 5/8" set screws (27). Step 62. While holding the brake lever clips (101) in position on the brake lever (102), slide brake lever clips (101) over the 4- 40 x 5/8"...
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BAG C (Continued) Figure 48 Step 65. Thread a 8-32 x 1/8" set screw (105) into each of the two holes in the front of the rear pivot block (104). Thread the set screws (104) into the holes until the ends of the set screws just bottom out on the step indside the holes.
BAG D Figure 51 Step 1. Attach the dogbones (107) to the plastic universal yokes (106) by lining up the slot on the dogbone (107) with the groove in the universal yoke (106). Secure the two pieces with a 4-40 x 3/8" cap-head screw (17). A small amount of thread-lock compound should be used on the threads of the 4-40 x 3/8"...
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BAG D (Continued) Figure 54 Step 5. Thread a 3/8" ball stud (38) into the inner hole in the right rear hub (112) from the side opposite the letter ('L' and 'R') designating left and right. Place a "foam thing" (56) over the ball stud (38). Step 6.
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(123) by threading a 4-40 nut (35) over each screw (33) and tightening.. Use the included Team Losi wheel wrench/nut-driver to secure the 4-40 nuts. Step 18. Thread a 3/8" ball stud (38) into the center hole on each side of the shock tower (123).
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BAG D (Continued) Figure 58 Step 19. Place the rear shock tower (123) over the rear of the gearbox assembly (82)(83) so that the top holes line up. Place a gold ball stud washer (9) over each of the 4-40 x 1/2" cap-head screws (31).
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BAG D (Continued) Figure 60 Step 21. Attach one end of the rear camber link assembly from Step 19 to the ball stud (38) in the right rear hub (112) and the other end to the ball stud (38) in the rear shock tower (123). Remember to attach the turnbuckles so that the threads are in the same direction on all your linkages.
BAG E Figure 62 Step 1. Place one shock O-ring (126) into the cartridge body (127), making sure that the O-ring (126) sits flat on the bottom of the cartridge body (127). Step 2. Insert the cartridge spacer (128) into the cartridge body (127) followed by a second O-ring (126).
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BAG E (Continued) Figure 64 Step 6. Using needle nose pliers, or small vise grips, grasp the front shock shaft (130) between the grooves and thread a shock end (133) onto the shaft (130). Thread the shock end (133) all the way onto the shaft (130).
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BAG E (Continued) Figure 66 Step 13. Match the short, front shock bodies (137) to the short, front shafts (130), and the long, rear shock bodies (138) to the long, rear shafts (131). Step 14. Fill the shock body (137), (138) with the included 40wt shock fluid (132) up to the bottom of the threads.
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BAG E (Continued) Figure 68 138 142 Step 22. Make sure that the dogbones are in the outdrives (47) before continuing. Step 23. Attach the bottom of a rear shock (the longer of the two shocks) to the right rear arm (118) by snapping the shock end (133) over the the shock mount swivel ball (134) that is already attached to the right rear arm (118).
Be sure to follow the manufacturer's warnings on the bottle. Team Losi Tread Lock (A-7880 or A-7881(Thin)) is the best glue available for gluing R/C car tires. This glue was formulated and produced especially for this pupose.
ENGINE INSTALLATION Figure 71 Step 1. Thread a clutch pin/screw (151) into each of the small holes in the flywheel (152) and tighten with a .050" Allen wrench. The screws should be inserted from the rear as shown. A small amount of thread-lock compound should be used on the threads of the clutch pins.
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The bearings used in the clutch contain a special grease that does not migrate. It is important that these bearings only be replaced with Team Losi's replacement clutch bearings. It is also important not to oil the bearings in the clutch.
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ENGINE INSTALLATION (Continued) Figure 78 *NOTE:Although not designed for a pull start engine, one can be used but requires exhaust header #A-9321 Step 12. Place a ball stud washer (9) over the four 4-40 x 1/2" cap- head screws (31). Insert a 4-40 x 1/2" cap-head screw (31) through the four holes in the engine as illustrated.
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ENGINE INSTALLATION (Continued) Figure 80 Step 16. Press the paper air filter element (165) into the large end of the air filter boot (166). Be sure that the side of the paper element (165) with the hole in it is inserted into the boot (166). Step 17.
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ENGINE INSTALLATION (Continued) Figure 82 Step 22. Place a countersunk washer (172) over each of the 5-40 x 1/2" flat-head screws. Step 23. Position the engine in the chassis (19) and line up the holes in the engine mounts (164) with the slots in the chassis (19). Step 24.
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ENGINE INSTALLATION (Continued) Figure 84 Step 27. Place the silicone exhaust coupler (174) over the end of the exhaust header (171) as shown. Step 28. Insert the tuned pipe (175) into the opposite end of the exhaust coupler (174) so that the exit pipe in the side of the pipe (175) points away from the truck, and the mounting stud points straight Figure 84 Figure 85 &...
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ENGINE INSTALLATION (Continued) Figure 88 Step 36. Cut an 11" (280mm) length of fuel tubing (176) from the piece supplied. Step 37. Cut one end of the 11" piece of tubing at a 45 angle as shown in Figure 88A. Install the uncut side of the tubing to the forward fitting on the top of the fuel tank (30).
RADIO INSTALLATION Figure 90 Step 1. Cut a piece of two-sided tape (182) to the same size as the bottom of the receiver. Remove the backing from one side of the tape (182) and attach the tape (182) to the bottom of the re- ceiver.
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RADIO INSTALLATION (Continued) Figure 92 Step 8. Place the battery pack into the battery box (125), so that the power lead is to the right side of the chassis. Cut two small pieces of the battery spacer foam (185) to fit inside the battery box (125) on each side of your battery pack.
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RADIO INSTALLATION (Continued) Figure 94 Rotary Valve Carburetors Step 13. Attach the grommets (supplied with your radio sys- tem) to the throttle servo per the radio system instructions. Step 14. Route the servo lead and plug through the slot in the bottom of the forward servo mount (188) and plug it into the slot marked "Channel 2"...
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RADIO INSTALLATION (Continued) Figure 96 Step 17. Remove the two small screws from the switch (sup- plied with radio system). Place the switch, from the bottom, into the switch mount (189). Step 18. Place the switch top plate (if applicable) over the switch, on top of the switch mount (189).
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RADIO INSTALLATION (Continued) Rotary Valve Carburetors If your engine comes equipped with a rotary valve carburetor, complete the steps in Figure 98 through Figure 104. If your engine comes equipped with a slide valve carburetor, skip ahead to page 47 and complete the steps in Figure 105 through Figure 111.
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RADIO INSTALLATION (Continued) Rotary Valve Carburetors Figure 100 Step 30. For rotary valve carburetors, you will need to re- move the straight, shorter arm of the throttle servo horn (190), as shown in Figure 100. Cut off the arm with heavy duty clippers or a Dremel hobby tool.
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RADIO INSTALLATION (Continued) Rotary Valve Carburetors Figure 103 Step 35. Install the throttle linkage Z-bend wire (191) in the top hole of the throttle arm so that the wire is positioned on the side of the arm toward the engine. Step 36.
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RADIO INSTALLATION (Continued) Slide Valve Carburetors NOTE: If your engine comes equipped with a slide valve carburetor, complete the steps in Figure 105 through Figure 111. Figure 105 Step 24. Thread the 4mm ball cup (204) all the way onto the end of the threaded throttle rod (203).
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RADIO INSTALLATION (Continued) Slide Valve Carburetors Figure 107 Step 30. For slide valve carburetors, you will need to remove the shorter, perpendicular arm of the throttle servo horn (190), as shown in Figure 107. Cut off the arm with heavy duty clippers or a Dremel hobby tool.
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RADIO INSTALLATION (Continued) Slide Valve Carburetors Figure 110 Step 35. Snap the 4mm ball cup (204) onto the ball on the carburetor. Make sure the ball is pointing toward the right side of the truck and slightly upward. Step 36. Press the throttle servo horn (190) and throttle servo spline insert (200) onto the output shaft of the servo, and secure it with the screw included with your servo.
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RADIO INSTALLATION (Continued) Figure 112 Step 42. Turn your transmitter switch on followed by the receiver switch (or plug in the extension wire if not using a switch). Step 43. Move the transmitter throttle control to full throttle. The throttle servo should open the carbuertor and push backward on the brake lever.
RADIO INSTALLATION (Continued) Step 48. Move the steering control on the transmitter to the right. The tires on the truck should turn to the right. If not, refer to your radio manufacturer's instructions for reversing the servos and correct the steering servo. Step 49.
FINAL ASSEMBLY Figure 114 Step 1. Trim the body (205) along the trim lines as shown. Cut out the areas indicated on the front and side windows to allow easy access to the fuel tank. Cut out the area behind the cab to allow for cooling and access to the engine. Step 2.
FINAL CHECKLIST BEFORE RUNNING YOUR XXX-NT for the first time, you should run down the following checklist — in order — and complete the listed tasks. This simple checklist will help to make the first run with your new XXX-NT truck much more enjoyable. 6.
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THE CLUTCH BEARINGS included in the kit contain a special lubricant. If the clutch bearings need to be replaced it is important to only replace them with the Team Losi clutch bearings #A-6913. If a different bearing is used, or if you oil the standard clutch bearings, the lubricant can migrate into the clutch.
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camber at ride height. More negative camber will make the truck drive through bumps better, but you will usually lose a little straight line rear traction. FRONT TOE-IN and TOE-OUT is fully adjustable by changing the length of the tie rods. When adjusting toe-in, be sure to adjust both tie rods equally so that the steering balance from left to right will remain the same.
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SPARE PARTS LIST KEY # KIT/PART DESCRIPTION PART NO. SPARE PARTS DESCRIPTION Servo saver bottom A-1620 XXX Steering/Servo Mount Assembly (Molded) Servo saver post A-1610 Steering Hardware Set Servo saver top A-1620 XXX Steering/Servo Mount Assembly (Molded) Servo saver spring A-1610 Steering Hardware Set Servo saver spring cap...
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SPARE PARTS LIST KEY # KIT/PART DESCRIPTION PART NO. SPARE PARTS DESCRIPTION Concave diff washers A-2909 "Monster Diff" Diff Screw and Hardware Allen wrenches Male outdrive A-2905 "Monster Diff" Male Outdrive Drive Ring A-2903 "Monster Diff" Drive Rings Clear diff grease A-3065 Silicone Differential Compound 5mm x 8mm bearing...
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SPARE PARTS LIST KEY # KIT/PART DESCRIPTION PART NO. SPARE PARTS DESCRIPTION Inner axle spacer A-9941 Bearing Spacer/ Wheel Washer Outer axle spacer A-9941 Bearing Spacer/ Wheel Washer 1/16" x 7/16" pin A-6400 Pins, U-Joint (8) Rear arm right A-9811 Graphite Rear Suspension Arms (XXX-NT) Rear arm left A-9811...
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SPARE PARTS LIST KEY # KIT/PART DESCRIPTION PART NO. SPARE PARTS DESCRIPTION Counter-sunk washers A-9336 XXX-NT Engine Mount Set w/Hardware 5-40 x 1/2" flat-head screws A-9336 XXX-NT Engine Mount Set w/Hardware Silicone exhaust coupler tubing A-9325 Silicone Exhaust Coupler Tubing Tuned pipe A-9332 Tuned Exhaust Pipe XXX-NT/Drake...
TRUCK FRONT & REAR TIRES A-7507 8-Rib A-7505 Directional A-7690 T-90 Street TRUCK REAR TRUCK FRONTS STREET A-7636 Step-Pin A-7638 IFMAR-Pin A-7641 T-2000 A-7635 Taper-Pin A-7633 Reptile A-7639 IFMAR-Stud OFF-ROAD TRUCK REARS Off-Road Track Types:Although it is impossible to classify every track type and surface, the following guide can be used to give you some direction and help Hard Slick: surface packs but does not take rubber .
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Setup Sheet Track: ! Indoor ! Smooth ! Slippery ! Hard Packed Adam Drake (kit) Driver: ! Outdoor ! Rough ! High-Bite ! Loose/Loamy ! Blue-Groove ! Wet ! Tight Date: ! Open ! Dry Weather: _________________ FRONT SUSPENSION (Circle or Check the Appropriate Settings) ! In ! Outside # of washers under steering /...
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Setup Sheet Track: ! Indoor ! Smooth ! Slippery ! Hard Packed Driver: ! Outdoor ! Rough ! High-Bite ! Loose/Loamy ! Blue-Groove ! Tight ! Wet Date: ! Open ! Dry Weather: _________________ FRONT SUSPENSION (Circle or Check the Appropriate Settings) ! In ! Outside # of washers under steering /...
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